Gupta R. Liquid Metal Batteries. Chemistry, Advancements, and Challenges 2026

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This book offers a broad overview of the current knowledge and future challenges in liquid metal batteries. It details the fundamental science of liquid metal batteries, materials for cathode and anode, various synthesis methods, and approaches to modify their properties to provide high energy and power densities, along with long life. It offers a broad overview of current research and future challenges in this exciting field.
Covers materials, chemistry, and technologies for liquid metal batteries.
Discusses the state of the art and challenges.
Explains the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior of liquid metal batteries.
Offers insight into design and architectural aspects.
Provides new direction to scientists, researchers, and students to better understand the chemistry, electrochemical properties, and technologies of liquid metal batteries.
Liquid Metal Batteries: An Introduction
Fundamentals of Liquid Metal Batteries
Chemistries of Liquid Metal Batteries
Fluid Mechanics of Liquid Metal Batteries
Li-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
Na-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
Ga-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
K-, Mg-, and Ca-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
Chalcogen-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
Transition Metal-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
Antimony-Based Liquid Metal Batteries
New Emerging Materials for Highly Efficient Liquid Metal Batteries
Liquid Metal Batteries for Large-Scale Energy Storage
Liquid Metal-Based Flexible Devices